CMCA CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Legal review prior to executing a contract will assist the association
in the event that:
A. A subcontractor is used.
B. A performance bond is required.
C. There is a budgetary shortfall.
D. The board has questions or concerns.
Answer: D
◉ Rather than describing the scope of work in detail in the contract, a
manager may:
A. Attach the bid specifications.
B. Call each contractor to describe the job.
C. Be on-site to oversee project content.
D. Suggest the board meet the contractor to talk about the scope of work.
Answer: A
◉ In older condominiums, an association should have what type of
contract covering mechanical equipment?
A. Time and materials
B. Specific repair
,C.Service
D. Preventative maintenance
Answer: D
◉ For which project would a board most likely want to use a consultant
to help develop bid specifications?
A.Landscape renovation project
B. Repairing and/or replacing roofs
C. Painting the interior of lobbies and hallways
D. Repairing HVAC and boilers
Answer: B
◉ In what type of contract would a waiver of lien be recommended?
A. Repair of the HVAC system
B.Re-roofing the buildings
C. Repair of the pool pump
D. Annual tree pruning
Answer: B
◉ In terms of compensation , a contract should state:
A. Who provides insurance coverage
B. Each employees rate to perform work
C. When and on what terms payment(s) will be made
,D. Requirement for a payment bond
Answer: C
◉ Alternative dispute resolution includes which of the following
methods?
A. Mediation
B. Subrogation
C.Litigation
D.Indemnification
Answer: A
◉ Employment contracts need not included:
A.Legal Sources
B.Interests
C.Termination
D.Notice
Answer: B
◉ What is the best way to communicate managements expectation for
an employee to complete regular and special tasks during a certain time-
period?
A.Job orientation
B. Job duties
C.Establishing performance goals
, D. Performance reviews
Answer: C
◉ When staff members help to develop policies and procedures, they are
more:
A. Likely to get acknowledged for their contributions.
B. Committed to their job
C. Committed to implement them
D. Likely to be satisfied with their job
Answer: C
◉ Discipline as a part of the HR management can include:
A. Counseling the employee
B. Selecting using a progressive system
C. Terminating an under-performing employee
D. Gathering performance information from other employees
Answer: A
◉ Which tool is mot effective for defining the employees duties?
A. Personnel Policy
B. Job Description
C. Routine performance reviews
D. State or local labor regulations
GUIDE 2026 FULL REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Legal review prior to executing a contract will assist the association
in the event that:
A. A subcontractor is used.
B. A performance bond is required.
C. There is a budgetary shortfall.
D. The board has questions or concerns.
Answer: D
◉ Rather than describing the scope of work in detail in the contract, a
manager may:
A. Attach the bid specifications.
B. Call each contractor to describe the job.
C. Be on-site to oversee project content.
D. Suggest the board meet the contractor to talk about the scope of work.
Answer: A
◉ In older condominiums, an association should have what type of
contract covering mechanical equipment?
A. Time and materials
B. Specific repair
,C.Service
D. Preventative maintenance
Answer: D
◉ For which project would a board most likely want to use a consultant
to help develop bid specifications?
A.Landscape renovation project
B. Repairing and/or replacing roofs
C. Painting the interior of lobbies and hallways
D. Repairing HVAC and boilers
Answer: B
◉ In what type of contract would a waiver of lien be recommended?
A. Repair of the HVAC system
B.Re-roofing the buildings
C. Repair of the pool pump
D. Annual tree pruning
Answer: B
◉ In terms of compensation , a contract should state:
A. Who provides insurance coverage
B. Each employees rate to perform work
C. When and on what terms payment(s) will be made
,D. Requirement for a payment bond
Answer: C
◉ Alternative dispute resolution includes which of the following
methods?
A. Mediation
B. Subrogation
C.Litigation
D.Indemnification
Answer: A
◉ Employment contracts need not included:
A.Legal Sources
B.Interests
C.Termination
D.Notice
Answer: B
◉ What is the best way to communicate managements expectation for
an employee to complete regular and special tasks during a certain time-
period?
A.Job orientation
B. Job duties
C.Establishing performance goals
, D. Performance reviews
Answer: C
◉ When staff members help to develop policies and procedures, they are
more:
A. Likely to get acknowledged for their contributions.
B. Committed to their job
C. Committed to implement them
D. Likely to be satisfied with their job
Answer: C
◉ Discipline as a part of the HR management can include:
A. Counseling the employee
B. Selecting using a progressive system
C. Terminating an under-performing employee
D. Gathering performance information from other employees
Answer: A
◉ Which tool is mot effective for defining the employees duties?
A. Personnel Policy
B. Job Description
C. Routine performance reviews
D. State or local labor regulations
